Veil of Secrets

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Oakridge is a town with secrets that run as deep as its towering oaks. Every cobbled street and quiet corner hides a shadow, whispering tales of long-forgotten mysteries. For the Thompson siblings—Elizabeth, Kyle, and Nick—Oakridge is home, a place forever marked by the unexplained disappearance of their father, Edward Thompson, five years ago. But when Elizabeth stumbles upon an ancient amulet among her father’s things, the siblings are drawn into a dark journey that will test their love and loyalty.

Elizabeth, fourteen and brimming with fierce curiosity, refuses to let go of her father’s memory. Her relentless search for answers brings her face-to-face with Oakridge’s supernatural past and the remnants of her father’s unfinished work. The amulet she wears pulses with a strange energy, guiding her toward truths she may not be ready to face.

Kyle, the practical skeptic, is determined to keep his sister safe, even if that means protecting her from her own dangerous curiosity. But the curse that haunts their family begins to wear down his rational beliefs, making him question everything he once trusted. As shadows deepen, he realizes Oakridge’s supernatural tales might not be as fictional as he once thought.

Nick, the eldest, has stepped into his father’s shoes, trying to protect his siblings while bearing the weight of their family’s fractured legacy. But the more they uncover, the more he fears they’re in over their heads. With every choice, he feels the cost of their quest—and the sacrifices it demands.

As the siblings venture deeper into Oakridge’s dark history, they awaken forces beyond their comprehension. The curse lurking in their bloodline is growing stronger, feeding on their every fear. Soon, the whispers of the past transform into a deadly threat that will challenge their unity and force them to confront a terrifying truth.

Will Elizabeth, Kyle, and Nick find the answers they seek, or will they be consumed by the secrets Oakridge has long kept buried?

The atmosphere in Veil of Secrets is filled with ominous undertones as the siblings navigate Oakridge, confronting its eerie superstitions, haunted woods, and whispers about their father's fascination with the supernatural. As the siblings delve deeper, the amulet's significance grows, suggesting a connection between the artifact and the family curse, a mysterious legacy linked to their father’s fate and the town’s dark history. The first book sets the stage for the trilogy, establishing Oakridge as a character of its own—an unsettling town with secrets embedded in every shadow.

Book Star Rating: ★★★★☆